SCULPTORS from Norway

Top 2

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Norwegian Sculptors of all time. This list of famous Norwegian Sculptors is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity.

1. Gustav Vigeland (1869 - 1943)

With an HPI of 60.84, Gustav Vigeland is the most famous Norwegian Sculptor.  His biography has been translated into 34 different languages on wikipedia.

Gustav Vigeland (11 April 1869 – 12 March 1943), born as Adolf Gustav Thorsen, was a Norwegian sculptor. Gustav Vigeland occupies a special position among Norwegian sculptors, both in the power of his creative imagination and in his productivity. He is most associated with the Vigeland installation (Vigelandsanlegget) in Frogner Park, Oslo. He was also the designer of the Nobel Peace Prize medal.

2. Knut Steen (1924 - 2011)

With an HPI of 40.05, Knut Steen is the 2nd most famous Norwegian Sculptor.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Knut Steen (19 November 1924 – 22 September 2011) was a Norwegian sculptor. Steen lived in Sandefjord for most of his life and dedicated works such as the Whaler's Monument to the city. Many of his sculptures may also be seen at Midtåsen Sculpture Park, a park dedicated to Steen at the former villa of Anders Jahre in Sandefjord.